CRISPY SPICED KALE

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This was the result of a happy mistake. My intention was to make a pakora, a sort of kale fritter, but when I spooned my mixture into the hot oil it fell apart. What I got were irresistible, crispy, battered pieces of chopped kale. The spicy chips beat any kale chips I've ever made in the oven. Serve as a side dish or as a snack; I can't imagine children not liking this.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 30m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups roughly chopped curly kale (about 1/2 bag or 1 small bunch, stemmed)
1 bunch scallions chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
Salt to taste
1 cup chickpea flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold sparkling water
Canola oil or grapeseed oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine kale, scallions, spices and salt.
  • In another bowl whisk together chickpea flour, cornstarch, salt and baking powder. Whisk in the sparkling water. Mixture should have consistency of thick cream. Scrape into bowl with kale mixture and combine thoroughly.
  • Pour oil into a wok or wide saucepan to a depth of 3 inches and heat over medium-high heat to 360 to 375 degrees. Set up a sheet pan with a rack on it next to the pan. Cover the rack with a few layers of paper towels. Have a spider or deep fry skimmer handy for removing the kale from the oil.
  • Take up the kale mixture by the heaped tablespoon and carefully slide into the hot oil. The mixture should break apart into small pieces. Fry until golden, which shouldn't take much more than a minute, using the spider to flip the pieces over or press them down into the oil once so that all of the batter gets crisped. Using the spider, remove from the oil, allowing excess oil to drip back into the pan, and drain on the towel-covered rack. Sprinkle with salt if desired. Allow to cool slightly and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 180, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 208 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MuhammadSaad zahoor
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I'm not usually a fan of kale, but this recipe changed my mind. The kale is so crispy and flavorful, and the spices are the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


apna Ajk
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the crispy kale and asked for the recipe. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Tania rhaman
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and tasty side dish. The kale is crispy and flavorful, and the spices add a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


RAHUL
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I love crispy kale and this recipe is the best I've tried. The spices are perfectly balanced and the kale is perfectly crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Gunakar pant
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This was my first time cooking kale and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was surprisingly delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Lizbet Aho
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook kale, and this recipe is definitely a keeper. The spices give it a really nice flavor and the kale is so crispy. I'll be making this again for sure.


Oznation Trio
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and tasty side dish. The kale is crispy and flavorful, and the spices add a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Anyiah Beasley
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I love this recipe! The kale is so crispy and the spices are so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


glorietta
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This crispy spiced kale is a delicious and healthy snack. It's perfect for parties or potlucks, or just for a quick and easy snack at home.


Connie Horton
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I'm not usually a fan of kale, but this recipe changed my mind. The kale is so crispy and flavorful, and the spices are the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


Waqas Lovely
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the crispy kale and asked for the recipe. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Andre Fernandez
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and tasty side dish. The kale is crispy and flavorful, and the spices add a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Carlita B.
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I love crispy kale and this recipe is the best I've tried. The spices are perfectly balanced and the kale is perfectly crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kentriva Kivuvu
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This was my first time cooking kale and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was surprisingly delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


kids
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook kale, and this recipe is definitely a keeper. The spices give it a really nice flavor and the kale is so crispy. I'll be making this again for sure.


Shadiah Namugawe (Kdrama_addict8)
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This crispy spiced kale is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and adds a delicious crunch to any dish. I love it as a side dish with roasted chicken or fish, or as a topping for salads and soups.